Momentive seeks to assist Tech Valley High School

Momentive Performance Materials representatives this week toured Tech Valley High School to see how the company could help prepare students for the future workplace. John Scharf, Americas communications leader for Momentive, and Kelsey Kohler, strategic market development manager — America for Momentive, spoke with teachers and students, and met with teacher Dee Weldon, a former engineer, and with Raona Roy and Denise Zieske, development directors at the high school.

“Many ideas for partnership were discussed including possible J-term opportunities, access to their speakers bureau, and visits by chemical engineers combined with a field trip to the Momentive plant in Waterford for a chemistry project,” said Roy. “We anticipate a robust partnership with them going forward.”

Momentive is the former GE Silicones in Waterford. The company produces adhesives and sealants used in the housing, auto and textile industries.